Quick answers
- Does Bryan K. Lao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bryan K. Lao accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Bryan K. Lao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 40 Original Medicare patients and 101 services for Bryan K. Lao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bryan K. Lao's NPI number?
- 1558823021. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Bryan K. Lao, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 40 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 101 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (G2212)17 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol70%
- Anxiety70%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)58%
- Depression48%
- Diabetes43%
Hospitals where Bryan K. Lao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bryan K. Lao at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050262
- Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic HospitalSanta Monica, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050112
Practice locations
Addresses where Bryan K. Lao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 Medical Plz, Suite 2200Los Angeles, CA 90095 (310) 825‑9989
- 757 Westwood PlzLos Angeles, CA 90095 (310) 825‑9111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bryan K. Lao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UC Regents152 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UC Regents
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York Medical College |
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558823021 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians